Mark Your Calendars!!!
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH AND SIDS AWARENESS MONTH!
Oct. 23-25 – St. Timothy Community Church Fall Revival, 7p.m. on Wed., 6p.m. on Thurs. (Youth Night), 7p.m. on Fri.
25th Avenue and Grant St. Call 219-977-0079 for more details.
Oct. 23 – “Chili and Chat” hosted by 5th District Councilwoman Kimberly Robinson, Gleason Clubhouse, 5pm – 7pm
Oct. 25 -- Comedy at Majestic Star featuring J Anthony Brown and Friends; 8:00pm & 10:00pm Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at: https://jabevents.eventbrite.com/ For more information, call (888) 225-8259.
Oct. 26 – Methodist Hospitals Foundation Founders Society Ball; RailCats Stadium
Oct. 26 – Beyond 4 Walls Church Community Feeding & Clothing Giveaway/Drive
Oct. 26 – City of Gary Free Homebuyer’s Workshop, 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m., 839 Broadway. Seating is limited. Call 881-5075 to RSVP.
Oct. 26 – Building Bridges Evangelism Seminar, 9:00a.m., 1150 W. 49th Ave.
Oct. 26 – Culture Shock hosted by ARISE, 12:00p.m., Live Arts Studio 4760 Broadway, an introduction to various cultures.
Oct. 26 – I.U. Dons & Donnettes 44th Annual Education Banquet, Genesis Convention Center, 6:30p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 980-7120 or887-2046.
Oct. 26 – Tito Puente Jr. & The Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Wirt-Emerson VPA, 210 N. Grand Blvd., 7p.m.
Oct. 26 – Shirley Caesar Live at the West Side Theater Guild, 7p.m., 9th Ave & Gerry St., Click here to purchase tickets: http://gospelingary-es2.eventbrite.com/?rank=2&sid=663822a12b9311e389a722000a9f4d4e
Oct. 27 – Dunes Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K at Marquette Park. For info visit www.dunesmarathon.com
Oct. 27 – Friends and Family Day at St. Timothy Community Church, 11:00a.m., 25th Ave. & Grant St.
Oct. 27 – A Domestic Violence Forum will be hosted by the Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta and the Men of Christ at Christ Baptist Church at 3:00p.m. at 4700 E. 7th Ave. The entire community is invited.
Oct. 28 – Community Forum on Abandoned Bldgs. in Gary, 6:00p.m., YWCA of NWI, 150 W. 15th Ave. hosted by Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Sen. Earline Rogers
Oct. 29 – Public Safety Community Mtg. 4th Dist. Hosted by Councilwoman Carolyn Rogers, 5:30p.m., Gary Neighborhood Services, 300 W. 21st Ave.
Oct. 29 – Aetna Community Forum hosted by 1st District Councilwoman Mildred Shannon, 6:00p.m., Miracle Temple Church, 4709 E. 13th Avenue
Oct. 29 – Bulls vs Heat Tip-off event, Hustle & Joes, 1700 Grant St., 6p.m.
Oct. 30 --Fifth Third Bank e-Bus Tour stops in Gary: Concord Village, 5119 W. 19th Ave., 9am – 3pm
Oct. 30 – Nov. 9 – Stage production of “Dracula” at IU Northwest Theater, 3660 Grant St.. Call (219) 981-4358 for info.
Oct. 31 --Fifth Third Bank e-Bus Tour stops in Gary: Genesis Convention Center, 9am – 3pm
Oct. 31 – Fall Harvest Festival, Brunswick Park, 700 Clark Road, for youth, 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Oct. 31 – LiveArts Studio: Halloween Art Party. 4:30pm-7:30pm for ages 8 and up. Free but RSVP required. At 4760
Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for details & visit www.liveartsstudio.org
Oct. 31 – St. Timothy Community Church presents Hallelujah Nite @ 5:30 in the Church Fellowship Hall, 25th & Grant St. This is alternative to Halloween Celebration and children are asked to dress as a Christian Character.....games, movie and refreshments will be served.
Nov. 1 – Go the Extra Mile Day
Nov. 2 – 5x5x5 Clean-up Project in the Glen Park Area – Volunteers needed! Call 881-4815.
Nov. 2 – Illiana Expressway Public comment Forum hosted by NIRPC, 10:00a.m. – 12:00p.m., John W. Anderson Library at Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway
Nov. 3 – Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00a.m.– Move your clocks back one hour
Nov. 4 – Affordable Healthcare Act Townhall Meeting, 5:30p.m., Gary City Hall Council Chambers, 401 Broadway
Nov. 5 – First time Homebuyer Program will host a free 8-hour workshop held in a three part evening sessions from 5:30 p.m. -8:15 p.m. on Nov. 5, 7 & 12. The program also provides down payment assistance to qualified homebuyers.
Anyone interested can call at 881-5075 for more information about the classes.
Nov. 7 – Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson on WJOB Radio 1230 AM, 8:00a.m.
Nov. 7—Gary Literacy Coalition’s 2013 Philanthropic Trust Dinner Theater 2013 A gift of a $100 or more allows admission for event. “Group or sponsorship rates available” For more info or to make reservations, please call 219-885-2229
Nov. 8 – Breakfast with the Mayor, Hosted by McCullough Academy for Girls and Supt.Cheryl Pruitt, 7:30a.m.
Nov. 8-10 – 24th Pastor Anniversary, Bishop Dale and Lady Dawn Cudjoe, Christ Temple Church of Holiness 4201 Wash. St.
Nov. 9 – “Freshman to Physician” High school students and undergraduates interested in pursuing a pre-med track in college are invited to learn more at the Freshman to Physician Experience, a free pre-medical admissions conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m in the Bruce W. Bergland Auditorium in the Savannah Center at Indiana University Northwest. Call 981-4348
Nov. 9 -- "Dr. MLK, Jr. National Holiday at 30" Ecumenical Service, First AME Church, 2045 Massachusetts Street, at 12 noon. Admission is free and open to the General Public
Nov. 10 – The Full Belly Empty Bowl Project to benefit the Food Bank of NWI, Temple Israel, 601 N. Montgomery, 1pm – 3pm
Nov. 11 -- Veterans’ Day (Government Offices Closed)
Nov. 11 -- In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, Indiana University Northwest and the campus group, The Veterans Initiative, have planned a day-long veterans’ celebration, “Boots to Books.” For more information, including how to volunteer or participate in the day’s activities, contact Davetta Haywood at (219) 980-6942.
Nov. 12 -- The Gary Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly General Membership Luncheon at 12:00 Noon at The Steel City Buffet & Grill, 411 East 5th Avenue, Gary. Guest speaker: Ms. Sarah Taylor, Executive Director Hoosier Lottery.
Nov. 14 -- City of Gary / Schneider National Job Fair, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., WorkOne Office 3522 Village Circle (located in the Village Shopping Center)
Nov. 14 – Sojourner Truth House Coffee and Conversation, learn more about this organization by meeting clients, staff and taking a tour at 2pm. Call 885-2282 to RSVP.
Nov. 14-16 – Destined for Greatness Men’s conference, Believers in Faith Full Gospel Church, 4638 West 11th Ave. 7pm Sat. and Sun, 3:30 pm on Sunday. Call (219) 484-5500 for details.
Nov. 16 – Community Open House of the New Boys and Girls Club (formerly Tolleston Middle School) 19th Ave. 12p – 4p
Nov. 16 – Poetry Slam Competition at Indiana University Northwest. For more information, call (219) 980-6912
Nov. 21 – HBCU Homecoming Party with a Purpose for UNCF, Marquette Park Pavilion, 6:00p.m. Tickets are $25. Call 881-1300 for tickets and more information.
Nov. 23 – Gary Police Department Gun Buyback
Nov. 23 – City of Gary / NWI Foodbank Thanksgiving Gospel Concert, 12:00p.m., Genesis Convention Center, Tickets $10
Nov. 29 – Bowman Academy Black Friday Shoot-out, 3401 W. 5th Ave., 1:30p.m. – 9p.m. Call 219-614-5444 for info. Tix $13
Nov. 29-30 – CN Lakeshore Basketball Classic, Genesis Convention Center. Call Gary Chamber of Commerce for details.
Nov. 30 – Lew Wallace Alumni Basketball Games, Lew Wallace H.S., 12:00p.m. – 6:00p.m., cost $5
Dec. 7 – LiveArts Studio: KUUMBA Holiday make & take. 10:00am – 2:00pm ages 3 & up. Free. 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for details & www.liveartsstudio.org
Dec. 7 – Obamacare Sign-up Fair, Calumet Township, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Dec. 9 – Gary Historical and Cultural Society 30th Annual Christmas Dinner-Concert, Genesis Center, featuring the Gary Civic Symphony Orchestra, a local soloist, as well as the popular audience "sing along". Tickets are $30 and can be purchased now from GHCS (call 902-0524), or the Genesis Center box office in November.
Dec. 12-- City of Gary / Schneider National Job Fair, 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., WorkOne Office 3522 Village Circle (located in the Village Shopping Center)
Dec. 13 – Mary, Mary Concert, West Side Theater Guild
Dec. 14 – LiveArts Studio: KUUMBA Holiday make & take. 10:00am – 2:00pm ages 3 & up. Free. 4760 Broadway. Call 219-884-2770 for details & www.liveartsstudio.org
Dec. 14 – Pop Up Arts Event on Lake Street. Interested vendors should visit this link: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/m792zpDldHfIsL8Fo